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Operate a steam press

Operate a steam press

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2016
State Code
OEK64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate steam pressing equipment.Workers with this competency follow established procedures in the soft furnishing sector.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify task requirements
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements from work documentation and material care labels
  • 1.2 Identify equipment and processes required to meet task requirements
  • 1.3 Identify workplace quality requirements for finished product
2. Plan steam pressing operations
  • 2.1 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Identify temperatures and any particular precautions from care labels and workplace instructions
  • 2.3 Plan work sequence for task in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Identify steam pressing equipment emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls
  • 2.5 Plan task sequences to meet requirements
3. Set up steam pressing equipment
  • 3.1 Set temperatures and adjust equipment to meet task requirement
  • 3.3 Check material for quality prior to pressing and report damaged or incomplete items in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Press fabrics
  • 4.1 Lift materials and hold onto press using appropriate techniques
  • 4.2 Conduct pressing operations in accordance with planned sequence
  • 4.3 Make adjustments to press settings to improve quality of work
  • 4.4 Maintain required quantity and quality of work
  • 4.5 Protect pressed items from dust and other contaminants and place in workplace approved holding areas
  • 4.6 Monitor pressing process and report on materials and equipment operating conditions that may affect product quality in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.7 Implement authorised changes in operating procedures and temperatures in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Complete task
  • 5.1 Check, clean and store equipment in accordance with equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Clean work area and safely dispose of waste in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 5.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI620 MSFSF2005 Operate a steam press Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification